2017-18 Kings News/Rumors/Tidbits

[deaderhead28]

 

[Reclamation Project]

Kings need another winger.

 

[Stimpythecat]

As if it wasn't already apparent we were out on him with today's signing, here's this:

Maybe this is why the Kings went for Kovalchuk.

 

[ScoreZeGoals]

When will this site stop running like crap?

 

[deeshamrock]

NHL Rumors: Max Pacioretty - Agents, Sharks and Kings


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Pierre Lebrun on TSN says a potential Pacioretty deal w/ the LA Kings earlier this wk was nixed b/c 67 couldn’t agree on a contract w/ LA

 

[KINGS17]

Kings need another winger.

and just so Blake knows:

 

[kovacro]

That and the fact the deal for Patches fell thru due to not being able to agree on contract

Good, safe to say the Patches to LA rumours/talk can be put to bed once and for all.

 

[KopitarFAN]

Kovalchuk-Kopitar-Brown
Pearson-Carter-Toffoli
Iafallo-Kempe-Lewis
Clifford-Thompson-Amadio
*Brodzinski, Vilardi

Out: Mitchell, Andreoff, Rieder

This is what we're currently working with up front.

The names are accurate, the order not so much, Vilardi is gonna play or he'll go back to Juniors.

 

[SettlementRichie10]

I do have to respect Blake’s decision to stay the course on these prospects, even if it means taking a risk on a guy like Kovalchuk over more secure production years from a guy like Pacioretty or Skinner.

Hopefully it works out in the long run, and we’re not stuck with a bunch of 35+ former core players who are hamstringing Blake’s ability to put together a new team.

 

[johnjm22]

Iafallo-Lewis is a fantastic start on the wings. They don’t have size but they’re both tenacious, leave it all out there players.

Kempe is the big question mark.

Back in the day, the third line of King-Stoll-Lewis wasn’t so different. Stoll and Lewis were dogged puck pursuers. King just had to lean on guys until their legs gave out. They were a very good line.

I really would love to have a big body between Iafallo and Lewis today.

I agree. That's why I've been beating the drum for a 3rd line center. It would make the lineup overall so much stronger.

Vilardi is a big body, but it's too much to expect him to come in right away and hold down the 3C spot.

I always liked the Frolov-Handzus-Simmonds 3rd line. Heavy as hell. When they were rolling it was a beautiful thing.

 

[Herby]

As if it wasn't already apparent we were out on him with today's signing, here's this:

Why does this even have to be addressed by the Mayor? Is our fanbase that ignorant to think the Kings were going to be in on Tavares in any way?

There is a salary cap, and it's not designed to have three players making 8 figures.

 

[Maynard]

Jesus needs some more time in the AHL. Not enough experience imo.

I think he’s nails.

 

[KingTrouty]

Why does this even have to be addressed by the Mayor? Is our fanbase that ignorant to think the Kings were going to be in on Tavares in any way?

There is a salary cap, and it's not designed to have three players making 8 figures.

I mean, have you read the board here lately. It’s not like the Mayor is preaching to the choir, many are clamoring for his signing.

It is so ridiculously hard to reply to posts. Everyone who’s been able to post, and reply to others, deserves some sort of medal under their avatar. The Great Crash of 2018.

 

[member 88115]

I would spread the offense a little, going
Iaffalo- Kopitar-Brown
Kovalchuk- Carter - Vilardi
Pearson - Kempe - Toffoli
Clifford - Amadio - Lewis
Brodzinski, Thompson

 

[KingsOfCali25]

Kovalchuk--Kopitar--Brown
Pearson--Carter--Vilardi
Iafallo--Kempe--Toffoli
Thompson--Amadio--Lewis
Clifford, Brodzinski

Forbort--Doughty
Phanuef--Martinez
Muzzin--LaDue
Brickley

Quick
Campbell

*If LA gets Voynov back (NHL okay & LA wants him)...trade both Martinez and Forbort.

Run...

Muzzin--Doughty
Brickley--Voynov
Phanuef--Ladue
Fantenberg

 

[Stimpythecat]

Kovalchuk-Kopitar-Brown
Pearson-Carter-Toffoli
Iafallo-Kempe-Vilardi
Lewis-Thompson/Amadio-Brodzinski
Clifford
Thompson/Amadio/Brodzinski

Vilardi needs to learn the NHL game before he gets put into the 2nd line. 2/3 of our top 6 are older players. I hope they can stay healthy. 3rd line is a little inexperienced. I can see Lewis/thompson spending time there.

 

[deeshamrock]

Maybe this is why the Kings went for Kovalchuk.

That and the fact the deal for Patches fell thru due to not being able to agree on contract

 

[kingsfan28]

Rumor is Panarin only wants to play in NY, Chi, or LA. Pretty sure it’d be impossible to add him now right???

He'll want big dollars too. Start at 7 mil and go up.

 

[johnjm22]

Kovalchuk-Kopitar-Brown
Pearson-Carter-Toffoli
Iafallo-Kempe-Lewis
Clifford-Thompson-Amadio
*Brodzinski, Vilardi

Out: Mitchell, Andreoff, Rieder

This is what we're currently working with up front.

If Vilardi is in the NHL he'll be on the roster.

If the Kings want to contend this year, I think they need to fix that 3rd line.

 

[SettlementRichie10]

If Vilardi is in the NHL he'll be on the roster.

If the Kings want to contend this year, I think they need to fix that 3rd line.

Iafallo-Lewis is a fantastic start on the wings. They don’t have size but they’re both tenacious, leave it all out there players.

Kempe is the big question mark.

Back in the day, the third line of King-Stoll-Lewis wasn’t so different. Stoll and Lewis were dogged puck pursuers. King just had to lean on guys until their legs gave out. They were a very good line.

I really would love to have a big body between Iafallo and Lewis today.

 

[LAKings88]

Kovy Kopi Brown
Pearson Carter Toffoli
Iaffalo Vilardi Kempe
Brodzinski Amadio Lewis
Clifford
Thompson

This is what I’d like to see in a perfect world.

Roll four lines.

Vilardi doesn’t seem like a winger and Kempe doesn’t seem like a center.

 

[KingsHockey24]

Kovalchuk-Kopitar-Brown
Pearson-Carter-Toffoli
Iafallo-Kempe-Lewis
Clifford-Thompson-Amadio
*Brodzinski, Vilardi

Out: Mitchell, Andreoff, Rieder

This is what we're currently working with up front.

 

[Islcey]

Kovalchuk - Kopitar - Brown
Iaffolo - Carter - Toffoli
Pearson - Kempe - Vilardi
Clifford - Amadio - Lewis

Thompson, Brodzinski

Powerplay

Carter - Kopitar - Brown - Kovalchuk - Doughty
Pearson - Vilardi - Toffoli - Martinez - Muzzin/Voynov

 

[Davit17]

Did I miss something? Is voynov coming back a real possibility?

 

[Steve Zissou]

Did I miss something? Is voynov coming back a real possibility?

This article should get you up to snuff.

 

[Stimpythecat]

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[Statto]

Kings need another winger.

You can never have enough grade A talent however I’m not sure we do. If Pearson and Toffoli bounce back and can get 50 goals between them we have a very solid top 6. Pearson in particular played well, but seemed snake bitten, so I see no reason why they can’t especially if Carter stays fit.

I’m happy enough with the pieces we have to make up a decent bottom six and in Kempe and Iaffalo have guys that can play bigger minutes if needed.

The big difference maker for me would if Voynov comes back. I’m far from convinced that he will do, but if he does I think we become a legit contender. If we aren’t already.

 

[Statto]

This article should get you up to snuff.

Wow. First time I’ve seen this. If this is accurate then I want Voynov nowhere near this team however I do have some issues with the article.

It states most of these events as established facts. From what I understand much happened behind closed doors and Voynov and his wife have not confirmed any of this. It’s therefore based on hearsay and supposition. I’m not saying it is or isn’t true, I have no idea but the article doesn’t seem very objective.

Also if true, it’s very fortunate she was not more badly injured. I’d expect a man assaulted in such a way, as described, to be much more badly injured let alone a woman. Regardless, thankfully she wasn’t, but the article just doesn’t seem to be a proper piece of investigative journalism.

If it is close to being that violent, then trade his rights for a jock strap. However I’m prepared to wait for what I feel is a more reliable account before I pass judgement.

 

[Chazz Reinhold]

Wow. First time I’ve seen this. If this is accurate then I want Voynov nowhere near this team however I do have some issues with the article.

It states most of these events as established facts. From what I understand much happened behind closed doors and Voynov and his wife have not confirmed any of this. It’s therefore based on hearsay and supposition. I’m not saying it is or isn’t true, I have no idea but the article doesn’t seem very objective.

Also if true, it’s very fortunate she was not more badly injured. I’d expect a man assaulted in such a way, as described, to be much more badly injured let alone a woman. Regardless, thankfully she wasn’t, but the article just doesn’t seem to be a proper piece of investigative journalism.

If it is close to being that violent, then trade his rights for a jock strap. However I’m prepared to wait for what I feel is a more reliable account before I pass judgement.

The details in there are all based on the police report, 911 transcripts, and court filings, which are all pretty relevant in criminal prosecutions.

 

[LAKings88]

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Shocking twist, it is always just you. We are all figments of your imagination.

 

[KingsFan7824]

Until Kempe or Amadio get better at the dot, Thompson has to be in any proposed lineup.

 

[Axl Rhoadz]

Pearson-Carter-Toffoli

Why is everyone so hell-bent on this for our 2nd line? Yeah, I realize it was great like 3 years ago...but it was shit last year. Toffoli needs to be demoted. If Iafallo is being moved from the 1st line, I'd slot him in with Carter immediately.

 

[KopitarFAN]

Why is everyone so hell-bent on this for our 2nd line? Yeah, I realize it was great like 3 years ago...but it was **** last year. Toffoli needs to be demoted. If Iafallo is being moved from the 1st line, I'd slot him in with Carter immediately.

Toffoli really only plays well with Carter, hence the down year with Carter missing 55 games. If you want to move Pearson down, that's fine, but who comes up? Vilardi? That's a lot of now unnecessary pressure on a kid.

 

[KingsHockey24]

Why is everyone so hell-bent on this for our 2nd line? Yeah, I realize it was great like 3 years ago...but it was **** last year. Toffoli needs to be demoted. If Iafallo is being moved from the 1st line, I'd slot him in with Carter immediately.

I wasn't focused on the line parings; more on open positions and what area's could use an upgrade.

 

[KingsHockey24]

Kovalchuk 35
Thompson 33
Brown 33
Carter 33
Lewis 31
Kopitar 30
-----
Phaneuf 33
Martinez 30
-----
Quick 32
Budaj 35

We do have an old ass team though; our window to win is 2-3 years.

 

[regulate]

I would actually consider Iafallo-Carter-Toffoli on the 2nd line. While Al was learning the NHL game, he certainly did wonders helping Kopitar and Brown gel. Countless plays where he kept things going, often not even earning an assist on the score sheet but keeping the play alive. This has potential to give Carts and Toff a boost. Al's a pretty good passer for shooters that can get into open lanes.

 

[regulate]

Kovalchuk 35
Thompson 33
Brown 33
Carter 33
Lewis 31
Kopitar 30
-----
Phaneuf 33
Martinez 30
-----
Quick 32
Budaj 35

We do have an old ass team though; our window to win is 2-3 years.

You can scratch Budaj, he won't be on the Kings. I agree on the window, and so do Kings staff.

 

[kings11]

Kovalchuk 35
Thompson 33
Brown 33
Carter 33
Lewis 31
Kopitar 30
-----
Phaneuf 33
Martinez 30
-----
Quick 32
Budaj 35

We do have an old ass team though; our window to win is 2-3 years.

They’ll add a few young guys like Skinner or Panarin and dump Lewis, Thompson and Budaj. They’ll also trade Muzzin, Martinez and Carter to get at least 2- 1st rounders and some prospects to help create a stronger pipeline... hopefully something similar to what the Dodgers gave !

 

[scramble91]

Why is everyone so hell-bent on this for our 2nd line? Yeah, I realize it was great like 3 years ago...but it was **** last year. Toffoli needs to be demoted. If Iafallo is being moved from the 1st line, I'd slot him in with Carter immediately.

I’m curious on why toffoli gets demoted? Had a down year and lots of people getting sour on him.

I would be more worried about Pearson... wildly inconsistent efforts, results not there. He really isn’t great at one thing...

Maybe it’s Time to look at revamping the second line wings. If they don’t bounce back it doesn’t matter who we add.

 

[Ollie Weeks]

I would actually consider Iafallo-Carter-Toffoli on the 2nd line. While Al was learning the NHL game, he certainly did wonders helping Kopitar and Brown gel. Countless plays where he kept things going, often not even earning an assist on the score sheet but keeping the play alive. This has potential to give Carts and Toff a boost. Al's a pretty good passer for shooters that can get into open lanes.

Its a decent thought. It also gives Kempe and the third line a little more punch via a guy like Pearson.

 

[TruKingFan]

Signing Kovy gives the top-9 roster that much more flexibility - 35 years old or not. And that's not even counting Vilardi.

 

[KINGS17]

They’ll add a few young guys like Skinner or Panarin and dump Lewis, Thompson and Budaj. They’ll also trade Muzzin, Martinez and Carter to get at least 2- 1st rounders and some prospects to help create a stronger pipeline... hopefully something similar to what the Dodgers gave !

This year? I don't see that happening, and you value our players too highly.

 

[KingsHockey24]

Kovalchuk-Kopitar-Brown
Iafallo-Carter-Toffoli
Pearson-Kempe-Vilardi

That's a pretty good top 9; 4 potential 30 goal scorers, 3 players with good speed, then some youth with Kempe/Iafallo and Vilardi stepping in.